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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Olympus VG-145 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the VG-145 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was introduced 11 months earlier than the HX20V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VG-145 matches up against the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Sony HX20V

 VG-145 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus VG-145

 HX20V VG-145 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX20V

 VG-145 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-145 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the VG-145 and the HX20V.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the VG-145 and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-145 and HX20V.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged VG-145 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-145
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-145 Vlogging details
Sony HX20V Vlogging details
28
decently wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Olympus VG-145 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-145 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus VG-145Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VG-145 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2012-07-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $397